Schooley, Sara(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June 12, 2009)

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Schooley, Sara
2009-09-11T16:25:55Z
2009-09-11T16:25:55Z
2009-06-12
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/9726
Examining committee: Marc Schlossberg, chair, Nico Larco, Geraldine Moreno-Black
Food system planning has recently emerged as a component of the city planner’s portfolio as
the country faces an unprecedented obesity epidemic caused partly by poor access to high
quality, affordable, and healthy foods. Through the use of a Geographic Information System
and a built environmental assessment, this research analyzed food accessibility in the Bethel
neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon.
The findings of this research suggest that although the individual developments within Bethel
have the right characteristics for connectivity, the distribution of and connections between
these developments negate opportunities for food accessibility, especially if residents desire to
use active transportation such as walking or biking. Findings and recommendations from this
project can be used to inform food system planning and accessible neighborhood design as well
as suggest opportunities to use existing infrastructure to increase food accessibility within
residential neighborhoods.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Food accessibility
Bethel Neighborhood (Eugene, Or.)
THE ACCESSIBILITY OF DINNER: A STUDY OF FOOD ACCESSIBILITY IN BETHEL, EUGENE, OREGON
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Meltzer, Nicholas(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2014)

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Meltzer, Nicholas
2014-09-11T21:19:00Z
2014-09-11T21:19:00Z
2014-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/18235
Examining committee: Robert Parker, chair, Michael Hibbard
The
city
of
Oakridge,
Oregon
has
seen
a
measurable
increase
in
the
number
of
mountain
bike
visitors
over
the
last
five
years.
These
visitors
are
providing
a
needed
boost
in
their
economy,
which
was
historically
based
in
natural
resource
extraction.
While
some
literature
exists
on
the
economic
impact
of
mountain
bikers
at
larger
geographic
scales
(county,
state,
or
national
levels),
very
little
exists
at
a
community
level.
This
research
uses
existing
data
to
determine
the
economic
impact
of
mountain
bikers
in
Oakridge.
Furthermore,
as
economic
development
is
inexplicably
linked
with
community
development,
the
study
also
examines
the
social
impacts
of
mountain
bike
tourism
in
Oakridge.
Through
key
informant
interviews,
the
attitudes
and
perceptions
of
local
residents
and
business
owners
were
obtained.
By
identifying
barriers
and
opportunities
to
future
development,
this
research
presents
strategies
to
increase
local
spending
while
maintaining
community
values.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
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Adapting to the New Economy: The Impacts of Mountain Bike Tourism in Oakridge, Oregon
Terminal Project

Bond, Christina(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2011)

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Bond, Christina
2011-10-20T23:34:56Z
2011-10-20T23:34:56Z
2011-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/11680
Examining committee: Gerardo Sandoval, chair, Kingston Heath
Every building, if allowed the chance, will one day become old. Some will individually be deemed
“historic” for special cultural, historical, or aesthetic qualities. Others may simply add to the general
historic backdrop of a neighborhood as a “contributing resource” to a historic district, but are not
necessarily of exceptional value on their own. Some buildings are lovingly maintained throughout the
course of time, only incurring minor changes here and there to bring the building up to modern
standards and tastes, while others are left to slowly fade away and deteriorate after (often)
withstanding alterations inside and out for modernization. Whether lovingly maintained or deteriorated,
withstanding minor to substantial alterations, many of our old buildings are worthy of some level of
preservation. Aside from the rare exceptions which are worthy of a very high level of “preservation” in
the strict sense of the word—usually pristine examples of a particular time period or style— most old
buildings will require some amount of adaptation and creativity to allow for a return to functional
viability while stimulating a new resonance for history and the built environment with the public.
I became particularly fascinated with the adaptive reuse development process when working as an
intern at a private historic tax credit consulting firm during the summer of 2010. There I learned firsthand
how complicated and complex the real estate development process can be not only in general, but
particularly for historic buildings that are subject to special rules and regulations. This is especially an
issue when tax credits and other forms of financial incentives are used for a project, adding extra layers
of review and regulation. I witnessed, at times, high levels of frustration between various participants in
the development process and at various stages, whether trying to find the right balance between
adaptation and preservation, adhering to certain historic design standards, maintaining the timing and
pace needs for a project to remain financially viable, or arguing over whether or not a project should be
awarded the tax credits that its completion was hinged on. Of course I always formed my own opinions
on each issue and project that I came aware of, but my eyes were quickly opened to other
perspectives—other needs, desires, and motivations, and those unique points of view of the wide
variety of people who are typically involved in the development process for an adaptive reuse project.
My educational background includes a focus in both historic preservation and planning, and the dualnature
of my studies has allowed me to approach historic preservation issues with a broader
perspective. This, along with my internship experiences, has prompted me to seek a more complete
understanding of how people view historic preservation—in particular, the adaptive reuse of
commercial buildings and others used for income-producing purposes, and the development process for
such activities. In my opinion, due to the frustration and conflict that I became aware of, there clearly
seemed to be a problem with the way that the adaptive reuse development process typically occurs. The
more I considered this “problem”, the more I saw it as an inherently complex, collaborative problem
that might benefit from an analysis as such, including delving into the underlying motives, desires, and
ideals of the key stakeholders, deconstructing the problem through the lens of collaborative planning,
and suggesting solutions for how the process might be improved for everyone involved.
On a personal level, I am strongly in favor of preserving, rehabilitating, and adaptively reusing as many
of our existing old and historic buildings as possible for a multitude of reasons; but now, I realize just
how important it is that every stakeholder and participant in the development process be able to work
together, communicate effectively and constructively, and be willing to make compromises while
considering what is best not only for the building in question, but for its community at large. Historic
preservation is not an isolated activity, and as such should be understood for its meanings and effects to
others outside of the “preservationist world” in order to gain a broader and deeper support base with
the hope of strengthening “preservation” as a true value of the American core. It does not matter if
historic preservation has different meanings and values attached to it for different people—historical
and cultural value, aesthetic value, economic development value, revitalization and sustainability value,
and even the opportunity to profit—but what does matter is that each of these values is fulfilled for
each participant in the adaptive reuse process so that adaptive reuse may thrive as a strategy to
improve our communities and leave thoughtful, lasting legacies of our past.
It is with this impetus that I embarked on my research, with the ultimate goal that I might be able to
positively influence the adaptive reuse development process by providing a broader understanding of
the approaches of its key stakeholders and participants. My wish is to see historic preservation as a
value, a practice, and a goal flourish and thrive into the 21st century—but in order for that to happen,
the complexities and conflicts in approach to the adaptive reuse of our old and historic buildings must
be more completely understood and constructively assessed so that the development process might be
improved for all.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Adaptive Reuse: Explaining Collaborations within a Complex Process
Thesis

Heide, John W.(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2013)

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Heide, John W.
2013-07-02T20:59:34Z
2013-07-02T20:59:34Z
2013-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12937
Examining committee: Robert Parker, chair; Michael Burton
The Tribes of the Pacific Northwest are in a unique position to leverage their resources through aggregation of resources across Indian Country. Due to Treaties, signed with U.S. government in the mid to late 1800s, the Tribes in the Pacific Northwest have the right to fish and harvest up to 50% of all the wild seafood species in the waters of the Pacific Northwest. Currently, few Tribes are taking advantage or capable of realizing this right. In addition, almost every Tribe in the region views Salmon as an important cultural and environmental link to the region. Salmon is intricately involved in numerous ceremonies, programs, and Tribal businesses. Unfortunately, many Tribes do not use or buy Salmon caught by their own Tribe or other Tribes in the region. The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) is non-profit inter-Tribal organization that has proposed a Buy Indian Program, by which Tribes can sell and/or trade resources across Indian Country. The Buy Indian Program would keep resources and economies within Indian Country, while providing increased economies of scale and values-added within and across Indian Country. The purpose of the project is to determine the feasibility of implementing such a program across Indian Country in the Pacific Northwest. The study involves the use of interviews and surveys of Tribal Leaders, Business Managers, Department and Program Personnel, and Tribal Seafood Processors to determine, the consumer needs, processing capability, availability of resources and products, and possible distribution networks across the region.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
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Aggregation of Resources across Indian Country: Reestablishing Trade Networks using Tribally Caught Pacific Salmon
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Wiebush, Amanda
Lervisit, Piyapon
Qian, Alice
2013-07-26T21:14:26Z
2013-07-26T21:14:26Z
2013-07
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/13035
Examining committee: Colleen Chrisinger
Portland, Oregon’s airshed contains 19 toxic compounds with levels that exceed Oregon’s benchmarks (Learn, n.d.). In Portland, the cancer risk for some toxics is over 100 times the benchmarks in some census blocks (Flatt, 2007). Neighbors for Clean Air (NCA) which is an environmental non-profit organization, formed when it discovered that almost a third of Portland neighborhoods’ air quality ranks in the bottom one percent nationally (Learn, n.d.), and ranks third for cancer risk (US Environmental Protection Agency, n.d.). NCA is concerned about the health impacts caused by exceeding these benchmarks, so it is currently working to pass HB3492 in the Oregon legislature. The bill is intended to include toxic air emissions in the current Oregon Toxics Use Reduction Act. Due to the proposal that the bill requires businesses to create plans and develop technically and economically practicable ways to reduce their toxic air emissions, the bill can be seen as an increase of stringent air quality regulations. However, the bill has already begun to receive industry pushback regarding its perceptions as a job killer and an increased cost for business.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
All Rights Reserved.
Air Emissions Policy
Other

Fleck, Jim
Garcia, Alejandra
Megerssa, Becky
2013-02-26T22:12:14Z
2013-02-26T22:12:14Z
2012-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12634
Examining committee: Jessica Greene, faculty supervisor
Since its creation by a family court judge in Seattle in 1977, the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program has proven itself an effective and successful advocate for abused and neglected children. CASA advocates are court-appointed volunteers (CASAs) who serve as essential liaisons between the juvenile court system and the case workers in the Child Welfare system. CASAs serve to compile case information, assist children in court proceedings, and perform general advocacy functions until foster-home placement occurs. In 2011, 75,000 advocates assisted 240,000 foster children nationwide.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
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Allocation of State Funds for Oregon CASA Programs: A New Funding Model
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Tomlinson, Titus(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June 12, 2009)

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Tomlinson, Titus
2009-09-09T16:27:50Z
2009-09-09T16:27:50Z
2009-06-12
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/9717
Examining committee: Richard Margerum, chair, Max Nielsen-Pincus
For millions of people, riding a mountain bike is a healthy way to enjoy the outdoors. With a
significant amount of mountain biking occurring on Oregon’s public lands there are many implications
for those who manage these recreation areas.
Current literature states that the most important question in collaborative environmental
management remains unanswered and often unasked: To what extent does collaboration lead to
improved environmental outcomes? Through the use of a qualitative‐based assessment, this research
analyzed the environmental outcomes of collaborative‐based recreation management in one of
northwest Oregon’s premier mountain biking destinations, the Black Rock Forest.
Findings indicate that the use of collaborative‐based recreation management has led to
improved environmental outcomes in Oregon’s Black Rock Forest. Findings and recommendations can
be used to inform other recreational groups and land management agencies who are currently involved
in or looking to initiate a collaborative‐based recreation management venture in their local recreation
areas.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Mountain biking -- Oregon
Collaborative management of natural resources
Natural resources -- Co-management -- Oregon
Black Rock Forest (Or.)
Analyzing the Impacts of Collaborative-Based Recreation Management in Oregon's Black Rock Forest
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Reder, Benjamin(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2011)

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Reder, Benjamin
2011-10-21T00:32:54Z
2011-10-21T00:32:54Z
2011-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/11692
Examining committee: Richard Margerum, chair, Donald Holtgrieve
The coastal zone includes coastal lands and also nearshore marine waters (Kay and Alder 1999). The interaction between terrestrial and marine environments is what makes the coastal zone unique. Thus, coastal management addresses various interrelated terrestrial, coastal, and marine issues. Effective coastal management requires practitioners to overcome challenges such as dealing with overlapping jurisdictional boundaries and agency responsibility, and attempting to balance a diverse range of marine and terrestrial activities (Peel and Lloyd 2004).
Coastal and marine spatial planning (CMSP) is a relatively new and evolving ocean policy concept (The Nature Conservancy 2009). Coastal management has typically occurred on a sectoral basis, characterized by ad-hoc planning, inadequate coordination, and reactive in nature (Jay 2010). Advocates assert that CMSP can address these issues by acting as a mechanism to facilitate integrated, ecosystem-based forms of management (Douvere 2010). Supporters also emphasize the importance of CMSP in resolving conflicts among ocean users and coordinating multi-sectoral agencies in the decision making process Douvere 2010). In theory, CMSP should assist in solving many of the traditional marine management issues.
However, there still remains a lot of ambiguity around the details of coastal and marine spatial planning. As Fanny Douvere points out in her recently published PhD thesis “Coastal and marine spatial planning: concepts, current practice and linkages to other management approaches”, that there is a lack of research that illustrates what CMSP is really about, how it is being applied in practice and how it is linked to other management approaches (Douvere 2010). She also indicates that there has been a lack of academic research to identify the “critical” elements that will ensure that the marine spatial plan can achieve anticipated results.
This research will probe deeper into the gaps identified by Douvere. Through a case study analysis of Oregon‟s Coastal Management Program and the Territorial Sea Plan, the research will examine whether CMSP (as a process) and the associated spatial plan (as a guiding document) are being used to address traditional issues and achieve coastal management goals. The research will focus on Oregon‟s approach to territorial sea planning and management, and the role of coastal and marine spatial planning within this context. Oregon is one of three states in the U.S. to undertake a comprehensive coastal and marine spatial planning effort. Oregon recently amended its Territorial Sea Plan to include policies, standards, and development requirements for renewable energy projects within state waters. Currently, the Department of Land Conservation and Development is working with stakeholders to add a spatial component to the Territorial Sea Plan. The product of this effort will be a territorial sea planning document that will guide future development of wave energy projects and help to balance the state‟s conservation and economic goals. Oregon‟s coastal management program was established over thirty-seven years ago. The maturity of this program will allow for a critical review of integrated coastal management and assess how coastal and marine spatial planning is being integrated into the established system.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Coastal zone management
Approaches to Coastal Management
Thesis

Springer, Matt, 1976-(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2007)

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Springer, Matt, 1976-
2007-07-31T17:14:01Z
2007-07-31T17:14:01Z
2007-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/4548
Examining committee: Richard Margerum, chair, Jean Stockard, Robert Parker
Collaborative groups are increasingly used as a medium for intervention with complex social health issues, despite scant systemic empirical research on their impact. With increasing funding being poured into these complex inter-organizational relationships, more information is needed to determine if initiation of coalition efforts is likely to be productive. Through survey analysis, this study seeks to investigate if the community of prevention organizations and professionals in Portland, Oregon is well positioned to benefit from a coalition. Secondarily, this research investigates if commonalities exist amongst individuals who claim to have a positive outlook on a potential coalition. The study concludes that the Portland prevention community is theoretically well prepared to benefit from a coalition, assessed along 11 broad points. This study represents a unique way to assess the preparedness of a specific community of service providers that might be replicable by other groups investigating the feasibility of a coalition approach.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
AN ASSESSMENT OF PORTLAND’S PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS’ PREPAREDNESS FOR A PRODUCTIVE COALITION
Thesis

Kozyra, Ellen(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2007)

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Kozyra, Ellen
2007-07-31T17:15:59Z
2007-07-31T17:15:59Z
2007-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/4551
Examining committee: Yizhao Yang, chair, Michael Hibbard
Sustainable development is becoming a standard goal for many organizations and governments. In North America, local governments are increasingly involved in supporting sustainability efforts whether through funding or policy. How these efforts are being implemented vary greatly and can include broad policy goals or more specific policies such as building codes that address energy efficiency. This paper looks at how affordable housing projects are using local resources to provide sustainable housing for low-income residents in Eugene. These case studies paint a picture of how residential development in general, and affordable housing in particular, can contribute to larger community sustainability goals. For this project, the following developments were analyzed: • Greenleaf (Metropolitan Affordable Housing Corporation) • West Town on 8th (Metropolitan Affordable Housing Corporation) • Prairie View (Metropolitan Affordable Housing Corporation) • Sheldon Village (Housing and Community Services Agency) • Santa Clara (St Vincent de Paul) • Aurora Building (St Vincent de Paul)
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Balancing Sustainability Goals: Case Studies in Affordable Housing
Other

Beierle, Heidi(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2011)

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Beierle, Heidi
2011-10-20T23:27:49Z
2011-10-20T23:27:49Z
2011-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/11679
Examining committee: Marc Schlossberg, chair
At the 2011 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism an entire workshop session focused on Bicycle Tourism. Oregon has long recognized bicycling – in all forms – as one of the state’s great assets. Travel Oregon, the state’s organization for planning, developing, and marketing travel to local, regional, domestic, and international visitors, currently markets Oregon cycling across the nation and abroad. The Oregon Bicycle Tourism Partnership, that Travel Oregon convenes, has been a statewide effort since 2003 and includes over 120 collaborating organizations and partners. Because the state supports cycling and promotes great cycling resources and infrastructure, bicycle tourism is one of Travel Oregon’s top three priorities for visitor experience marketing.
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The new research presented here examines the self-contained bicycle traveler and describes nuances of these cyclists’ travel behaviors and preferences. While the study of cyclist behavior is a key component of developing bicycle tourism products, assessing communities and routes presents equally important information to match market demands with infrastructure and services. Evaluation of communities, routes, and cyclists can maximize the economic benefits bicycle tourists bring to rural economies. A cross-country field study provided assessment data of routes and ways communities across the nation interface with touring cyclists. These observations are useful to develop Oregon bicycle tourism products, and they are also useful for communities, regions, or states interested in developing or enhancing bicycle tourism, wherever they may be located in the nation.
This document addresses the applicability of bicycle tourism in rural areas by:
1. Providing a contextual overview of field research, planning strategies, history of road building and bicycle transportation in America, and options for adaptively using roadways;
2. Detailing a typology of riders;
3. Characterizing preferred route characteristics;
4. Discussing different types of destinations for cyclists;
5. Presenting an overview of the economic benefits of bicycle tourism in rural communities along with assessment strategies and examples to help communities identify bicycle tourism potential; and
6. Providing a bicycle-friendly top-ten list for states, regions, and communities.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Bicycle touring -- Oregon
Bicycle Tourism as a Rural Economic Development Vehicle
Thesis

Kraemer, Nicholas(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June 12, 2009)

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Kraemer, Nicholas
2009-09-09T16:27:41Z
2009-09-09T16:27:41Z
2009-06-12
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/9716
Examining committee: Michael Hibbard, chair
Many rural communities in the American West are in transition
from natural resource extraction based economies to new forms of
development. Those located in natural amenity rich areas are
experiencing an influx of visitors and newcomers that drive
increases in the demand for residential, retail, and service sector
development. Despite the potency of natural amenity led
development, planning theory concerned with employing amenity
migration on behalf of community development is in its infancy.
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Act is an important
response to this type of development and serves as a case study of
the evolving approach of the Federal Government in guiding the
rural restructuring of the West.
Through a combination of interviews and policy review this
project explores the question: Has the National Scenic Act
contributed to a new natural resource based economy, in which
environmental protection has become the driver for nearby rural
communities?
The findings of this research suggest that the National Scenic Act
has been implemented quite differently by Washington and
Oregon; and these differences have contributed to significantly
varying outcomes on opposite sides of the Columbia River. In
particular, these findings imply that limiting economic growth to
strictly defined urban areas can serve to protect agricultural
economies, but may have substantial impacts on housing
affordability.
Overall, natural amenity led development is impacting all aspects
of rural life and must be carefully planned if it is to result in a
sustainable form of development for rural communities.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Sustainable development -- Oregon
Sustainable development -- Washington (State)
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Or. and Wash.)
Board Feet to Board heads: Natural Amenity-led Development in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
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Jantz, Dulcie H.(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, December , 2008)

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Jantz, Dulcie H.
2009-02-27T13:37:31Z
2009-02-27T13:37:31Z
2008-12
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/8638
Examining committee: Renee Irvin, chair, Jessica Greene
Ever-increasing competition for donor dollars, volunteers and quality staff has demanded a large-scale increase in the professional practices of nonprofits. To enhance organizational effectiveness, nonprofits have been turning to business practices traditionally found in the for-profit sector. Among these practices, the formal â brandingâ of an organization has increased in popularity in the nonprofit sector. â Brandingâ â the strategic development of an organizational image around which all activities, advertising campaigns and promotional materials are centeredâ has long been used in the for-profit world to form an easily-referenced image in the consumerâ s mind of a company or product and has been used increasingly in the nonprofit sector. For this project, marketing professionals specializing in nonprofit branding and staff members from three Oregon nonprofits that have undergone organizational branding were interviewed. The resulting case studies reveal their experiences with organizational branding as positive and that branding represents a potentially powerful tool in the operational effectiveness of a nonprofit.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
BRANDED IN OREGON: DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONAL IMAGE IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR
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Jantz, Dulcie H.(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, December 12, 2008)

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Jantz, Dulcie H.
2009-09-09T16:27:24Z
2009-09-09T16:27:24Z
2008-12-12
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/9714
Examining committee: Renee Irvin, chair, Jessica Greene
Ever-increasing competition for donor dollars, volunteers and quality staff has demanded a large-scale increase in the professional practices of nonprofits. To enhance organizational effectiveness, nonprofits have been turning to business practices traditionally found in the for-profit sector. Among these practices, the formal “branding” of an organization has increased in popularity in the nonprofit sector. “Branding”—the strategic development of an organizational image around which all activities, advertising campaigns and promotional materials are centered—has long been used in the for-profit world to form an easily-referenced image in the consumer’s mind of a company or product and has been used increasingly in the nonprofit sector. For this project, marketing professionals specializing in nonprofit branding and staff members from three Oregon nonprofits that have undergone organizational branding were interviewed. The resulting case studies reveal their experiences with organizational branding as positive and that branding represents a potentially powerful tool in the operational effectiveness of a nonprofit.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Nonprofit organizations
Branding (Marketing)
BRANDED IN OREGON: DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONAL IMAGE IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR
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Harbage, Rebecca A.(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2013)

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Harbage, Rebecca A.
2013-07-02T20:56:55Z
2013-07-02T20:56:55Z
2013-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12936
Examining committee: Robert Parker, chair; Michael Hibbard
Do you know where your food is grown? The local foods movement began in response to what advocates saw as the negative impacts of our global-scale, industrial food system, including the disconnection of consumers from the source of their food. In recent years, interest in locally-sourced food has spread across the United States and many strategies have emerged to help communities bring their food systems back home. Among these strategies is the regional food hub, which actively coordinates the aggregation and distribution of source-identified food products from local and regional producers.
In 2012, several organizations and local governments in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley expressed interest in developing a regional food hub to serve the tri-county region. Using research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and information collected from existing food hubs, regional food and agriculture trends, and surveys of regional food producers and purchasers, this study seeks to determine whether a food hub is an appropriate strategy to strengthen the regional food system. The Mid-Willamette Valley is unique in the strength of its existing food system and the potential for the region to realistically meet its own food needs. However, several specific barriers need to be overcome to further develop the food system. Findings from this study reveal that the services commonly provided by regional food hubs have the potential to address many of these barriers and, therefore, a food hub is a viable strategy to take the region to the next level in developing its regional food system.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
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Bringing Food Systems Home:
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Bickle-Eldridge, Chloe(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2007)

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Bickle-Eldridge, Chloe
2007-07-31T17:11:35Z
2007-07-31T17:11:35Z
2007-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/4540
Examining committee: Jean Stockard, chair, Neil Bania, Donald Holtgrieve
In 1992 Congress established the Urban Revitalization Demonstration Program commonly referred to as HOPE VI. Stated goals of the HOPE VI program are to demolish, rehabilitate and revitalize some of the most distressed public housing projects in the nation. The HOPE VI program is the latest federal attempt to solve some of the problems associated with low-income public housing. These problems include, but are not limited to, public housing units in disrepair, concentrated poverty, neighborhood blight and gang and drug related activity. This paper provides a history of both federal low-income housing policy and local low- income housing policy in Portland, Oregon. The paper then examines the HOPE VI program and analyzes whether the criticisms of the federal HOPE VI program apply to Portland’s completed HOPE VI project, New Columbia.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Bringing HOPE to Portland
Other

McPadden, Ray(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2013)

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McPadden, Ray
2013-05-13T16:41:46Z
2013-05-13T16:41:46Z
2013-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12853
Examining committee: Richard Margerum, chair, Michael Hibbard
The national trail system is a network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails that crisscross the United States. These trails provide recreational, educational, and economic benefits to the American people. The national trail system continues to expand in size and complexity, yet little research explores how these trails are built. The purpose of this paper is to inform the development of new national trails through an examination of the Anza Trail—a long distance national trail in the early stages of development.
This paper provides a systematic look at the challenges and keys to success in recreational trail building at a multi-state scale. 18 interviews were conducted in three states with a variety of public and private representatives who collectively held over 190 years of experience in long distance trail building. The paper describes how paid practitioners and volunteers are responding to challenges involving the scale of the effort, its limited popularity, and scarce resources.
The paper concludes with recommendations for government agencies and nonprofits involved with national trails. First, a handful of committed volunteers can have a powerful influence on a trail building effort, even at a multi-state scale. But, federal agencies should make proactive investments in nonprofit “friends groups” from the outset to ensure progress is sustainable. Second, federal trail managers can most effectively support trail building efforts when they possess collaborative leadership skills and geographically position themselves to serve the largest possible span of trail supporters. Third, “momentum” is an important concept in these volunteer-driven efforts. Long periods of inaction, especially during the planning phase, can cause enthusiasm and support to dissolve. Finally, decisions about how to begin the implementation phase have far reaching consequences. One effective trail building strategy is to follow the path of least resistance by making maximum use of the “assets” already on the ground.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
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Building a Long Distance National Trail: Victory and Struggle on the Anza Trail
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McPadden, Raymond P.(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2013)

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McPadden, Raymond P.
2013-07-02T21:12:50Z
2013-07-02T21:12:50Z
2013-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12940
Examining committee: Richard Margerum, chair; Michael Hibbard
The national trail system is a network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails that crisscross the United States. These trails provide recreational, educational, and economic benefits to the American people. The national trail system continues to expand in size and complexity, yet little research explores how these trails are built. The purpose of this paper is to inform the development of new national trails through an examination of the Anza Trail—a long distance national trail in the early stages of development.
This paper provides a systematic look at the challenges and keys to success in recreational trail building at a multi-state scale. 18 interviews were conducted in three states with a variety of public and private representatives who collectively held over 190 years of experience in long distance trail building. The paper describes how paid practitioners and volunteers are responding to challenges involving the scale of the effort, its limited popularity, and scarce resources.
The paper concludes with recommendations for government agencies and nonprofits involved with national trails. First, a handful of committed volunteers can have a powerful influence on a trail building effort, even at a multi-state scale. But, federal agencies should make proactive investments in nonprofit “friends groups” from the outset to ensure progress is sustainable. Second, federal trail managers can most effectively support trail building efforts when they possess collaborative leadership skills and geographically position themselves to serve the largest possible span of trail supporters. Third, “momentum” is an important concept in these volunteer-driven efforts. Long periods of inaction, especially during the planning phase, can cause enthusiasm and support to dissolve. Finally, decisions about how to begin the implementation phase have far reaching consequences. One effective trail building strategy is to follow the path of least resistance by making maximum use of the “assets” already on the ground.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
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Building a Long Distance National Trail: Victory and Struggle on the Anza Trail.
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Pearce, Jennifer E.(Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon, June , 2008)

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Pearce, Jennifer E.
2009-02-27T13:38:51Z
2009-02-27T13:38:51Z
2008-06
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/8639
Project committee: Andre Leduc, chair,
Dr. Jean Stockard,
Krista Dillon
Experts say that the Oregon coast has a 10-20% chance of facing a region wide catastrophic Cascadia
Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami in the next 50 years. Coastal cities will be severely affected
physically, economically and socially. Research indicates that communities can recover more easily if they
identify ahead of time strategic priorities for how they will rebuild, restore, improve and grow in the
aftermath of a catastrophic disaster. However, currently there is no plan for how the Oregon coast will
recover from a Cascadia event.
In order to identify what opportunities and challenges coastal communities currently face in planning for
catastrophic post-disaster long-term recovery a capacity and needs assessment was conducted of the thirtytwo
incorporated cities along the coast. Findings indicated that staff time is stretched; funding, scientific data,
disaster expertise and local knowledge about post-disaster long-term recovery planning and integrated
emergency management are limited. In addition some indicated that using partnership can be challenging but
all communities used partnerships to achieve their goals.
The assessment also revealed several opportunities that can be built upon to assist communities in building
their capacity to develop catastrophic post-disaster long-term recovery plans. First, coastal communities have
similar concerns and will face similar issues after a catastrophic event and therefore have a vested interest in
working with one another. Second, communities are prioritizing disaster planning related activities and are
increasingly seeing the importance of planning ahead for a catastrophic disaster. Lastly, communities already
have existing relationships within the community, between communities, and at all levels of government.
Over 65% indicated an interest in networking with regional groups to assist them in planning for catastrophic
post-disaster long-term recovery planning. In order to facilitate this interest and the need to increase local
capacity to plan for catastrophic events, the recommendations outline integrated emergency management
activities in the public, private sectors and at all levels of government. This integrated approach will increase
the capacity of local jurisdictions, regional areas and the state to plan for a catastrophic event by increasing
information exchange, knowledge about emergency planning, standardizing procedures and make efficient
use of resources statewide.
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Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management, University of Oregon
Catastrophic Post-disaster Long-term Recovery Planning: A Capacity and Needs Assessment of the Oregon Coast
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Mitchell, Krista M.
2003-07-28T16:03:41Z
2003-07-28T16:03:41Z
2003-07-28T16:03:41Z
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/45
The drastic rise in the cost of responding to and recovering from disasters in recent decades
has promoted a movement towards planning for disasters before they occur. Mitigation
planning, as this concept is know, has become increasingly important to local jurisdictions
thanks to the passage of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, which requires a jurisdiction to
have an adopted mitigation plan in order to be eligible for certain hazard mitigation grant
programs. An important component of the new regulation is the requirement of citizen
involvement. Citizen involvement has long been successful in the fields of community,
environmental, and transportation planning. There are a number of ways in which the public
can become involved in natural hazard mitigation planning. This paper outlines two of them:
citizen surveys and focus groups. This research focuses on the citizen involvement
techniques implemented as part of the City of Beaverton, Oregon’s development of a
Natural Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. The research provides insight on the outcomes of
both the citizen survey and focus groups that were implemented in Beaverton and provides
recommendations for the key players involved in involving citizens in natural hazard
mitigation planning processes.
Department of Planning, Public Policy, and Management.
University of Oregon
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
City of Beaverton, Oregon
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Disaster planning
Citizen involvement
Surveys
Hazard mitigation -- Planning
Citizen Surveys and Focus Groups: An Evaluation of Two Citizen Involvement Techniques in Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning
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